Lead Trainer Consultant (Trainer of Trainers)

About HOT

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) sits at the nexus of participatory mapping, community-led development, humanitarian response, open data and tech. With a talented and diverse team spread around the globe, HOT is an NGO which supports a dynamic global community of thousands of dedicated volunteers using maps and open data for humanitarian response and the Sustainable Development Goals. Working with humanitarian and development partners like the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières, UN agencies, governments and others, the HOT community maps in solidarity with those affected by or at risk of disaster, contributing the maps and data aid workers need to do their lifesaving work.

In 2020 the work of the HOT community was recognized by TED’s Audacious Project, a collaborative philanthropic initiative that serves as a springboard for social impact on a grand scale, leading to an exciting new phase of growth. HOT is expanding its activities: opening four regional hubs and scaling up its support to local mapping communities with the audacious goal of mapping an area home to one billion people in 94 countries at high risk of disasters or experiencing poverty - mapping with communities before they are in crisis.

About the Role 

The primary objective is to equip a select group of Mozambican youth leaders with the technical geospatial skills and pedagogical techniques necessary to become effective mapping trainers. The consultant will ensure these trainers can confidently and independently facilitate mapathons and field data collection exercises for DRR and climate action.

Key Deliverables

• Selection Matrix: A finalized selection criteria document and scoring matrix for identifying ToT candidates.
• Translated & Adapted Training Materials: Complete set of training modules, facilitator guides, and practical exercises fully translated into Portuguese and contextualized for Mozambique.
• First Mapathon Execution & Report: Successful delivery of the inaugural mapathon, including a brief impact/data-quality report.
• ToT Report: A detailed report following the delivery of the ToT camps, including attendance, assessment scores, and trainer readiness.
• Support & Mentorship Log: Documentation of ongoing hands-on support provided to trainers during the rollout of the subsequent mapathons.
• Final Handover Package: All finalized, publicized curriculum assets ready for long-term use by UNICEF/HOT/INGD/CENOE.
  

Requirements

• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in OpenStreetMap (OSM), JOSM, KoboToolbox/ODK, and open geospatial data ecosystems.
• Training Experience: Proven track record in contextualizing pedagogical materials and delivering Training of Trainers (ToT), preferably to youth or community groups.
• Language: Native or bilingual fluency in Portuguese (mandatory for independent translation of materials and training delivery) and professional proficiency in English (for reporting/collaboration with HOT/UNICEF/INGD/CENEO).
• Mapathon Management: Demonstrated experience organizing, facilitating, and validating data for medium-to-large scale mapathons.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Experience working with INGOs, UN agencies (UNICEF preferred), or government stakeholders.
• Contextual Knowledge: Familiarity with the Mozambican context, specifically regarding climate vulnerabilities, DRR, and community engagement in Sofala/Zambézia is highly desirable.

Location + Duration:

This will be an on-site position and for a period of three (3) months.

The candidate MUST be living in Mozambique for this assignment.

Application Deadline:

The deadline for application is Tuesday, 26th May, 2026. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

This position may close before the stated deadline if we receive large volume of qualified applications (approximately 250 applications). Early submission is recommended